Scott Bishop's profile answers

Working with a smart team, my code getting used by 1,000s of users, having the freedom to innovate at any time, that "ah ha!" moment when solving a tough problem.

rock drummer, astronaut, Navy SEAL, jedi, race car driver, fire truck...the usuals

Cleaning the workout equipment at the local health club with Simple Green and a toothbrush (not mine).

I already have enough habits, so I don't usually drink stuff with caffeine in it. I get the occasional caffeine kick from some chocolate.

I drive my kids out of the city to their preschool on Mercer Island. I park the car there and bus back into the city. Only adds about 15 minutes to the commute, but makes it so much more enjoyable. I forgot about that thing called "reading" where you can look at words that aren't on a computer screen!...

If by "advancement" you mean getting to put "Senior", "Director of", or "VP" in front of your title, then opportunites in our org are pretty slim.

If by "advancement" you mean getting to take classes, learn a lot on the job, and generally become a better devloper, then the sky's the limit. You'll get out of it what you put into it....

Also, I wear a comfy pair of plaid golf pants that everyone always sees fit to comment on... "Nice PJs!" "Oh, going golfing after work?"

Everyone at Jobster wears exclusively Jobster branded apparel. The coffeerobots wear our custom made "Ruby Hearts Rails" t-shirts. I think I have enough Jobster shirts to last me two work-weeks.

1. Red Square. Great place to me up with friends, access to the libaries, watch skaters do tricks.
2. The Ave. Plenty of restaurants, shops, bars, cafes, etc
3. Drumheller Fountain. Do not go in there.
4. The Quad. Extra-pretty in the spring.
5. UW CSE building. You'll probably be working pretty close with these folks....

I miss the free-flow of ideas and information, without NDAs or trade secrets. You could just walk into a Professor's office and ask them what they're working on. They'll tell you, with no caveats or disclaimers. And if it's something interesting, you can offer to help out!